Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)
Councils are addressing Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in school buildings, approving remediation works and managing project timelines.
Haringey Council approved a contract in December 2025 for the replacement of the Block A roof at Park View School, following the discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), a lightweight concrete known for potential structural issues. This decision included consultancy services valued at up to £688,956.80. Separately, Lewisham Council approved the complete removal of RAAC from Myatt Garden Primary School in September 2025, with the structural works fully funded by the Department for Education.
Permanent repairs for Park View School in Haringey are not expected to be completed until July 2028, a report stated in August 2025. The discovery of RAAC in the school's Block A roof in April 2023 led to the closure of its top floor and the provision of temporary accommodation to ensure sufficient school places.
Key facts
- Haringey Council approved a contract for Park View School roof replacement and consultancy services up to £688,956.80 in December 2025. Source
- Lewisham Council approved the complete removal of RAAC from Myatt Garden Primary School in September 2025, funded by the Department for Education. Source
- Permanent repairs for Park View School in Haringey are not expected until July 2028, according to an August 2025 report. Source
- RAAC was discovered in Park View School's Block A roof in April 2023. Source 1 Source 2
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